Luzi Type is a Swiss type design studio with an innovative catalogue of sophisticated typefaces. Its approach combines the historic context of type with modernist affinity to clearness and reduction.

The Designer

Luzi Gantenbein is a type and graphic designer. He grew up in the Swiss alps and graduated in Visual Communication at the Bern University of Arts.

He worked in different design companies in London, Zurich and Santiago de Chile.
His studio Luzi Type opened in 2013 which designs fonts and consults typographic enquiries for an international clientele.

Feel free to send an email, if you have any questions or just want to say hello!

Frequently Asked Questions

General Licence:

What is a Licence?

A licence permits a specific right to use a typeface. It defines how and on which medium a font can be used.

What is a Licence‑Holder?

A Licence‑Holder is the owner of a licences. It can be a company, an institution or a person.
The ownership cannot be transferred to others.
So the Licence‑Holder stays always the same and cannot be changed.

Which Licences do I require?

We have three licence models in our shop:

Desktop‑Licence:

install a typeface on predetermined number of computers for one organisation

Web‑Licence:

use a font online for one domain, regarding how much monthly page views your website has

App‑Licence:

embed a typeface dynamically into one application

What is an End User Licence Agreement?

The End User Licence Agreement is the legally binding contract between you and Luzi Type regarding the usage of our fonts. It defines the licence. You can download the EULA here.

A licence can not be shared with clients or others. If your client wants to use a font‑file in their organisation to produce output themselves (f.e in Word or InDesign) needs to purchase their own licence. Fonts are software, everybody who is using them needs to buy a licence for it.

Can I purchase a licence on behalf of my client?

Yes, this is possible. Make sure you put the name of your client in the field Licence‑Holder at the checkout page. Please note this licences can only be used directly by your client. We do not provide any cross-organisation licence.

Detailed Licence:

Can I provide the Desktop‑Fonts to a print supplier?

Yes, you can pass fonts to a printer or service bureau. Afterwards, the printer or service bureau must delete the copies of the typefaces.

Can I provide Web‑Fonts to a developer?

Yes, you can. Afterwards, the developer must delete the copies of the typefaces.

No, one Web‑Licence can only be used for one domain (incl. Sub‑Domains).

I use a font‑server. How many Desktop‑Licences do I purchase?

Please do count the number of computers that will have direct or indirect access the fonts.

I have different bussines-locations. How many Desktop‑Licences do I need?

All our licences are tied to a on single organisation or person (the Licence‑Holder). It does not matter where the computers are located. As long the fonts are used on computers owned by the organisation. So please do count the numbers of computers who has access to the font, that’s it.

Yes, have a look at the last page in our specimens. You can find them in the subpages of each font.

Do your fonts support Microsoft Office?

Yes, our fonts support Microsoft Office, including the use of italic- and bold‑button (style linking).

Please note that Word or Powerpoint on Windows, will not display italic in the drop‑down font menu.
This is a normal behaviour since styles are linked, you can access italics via italic‑button.
Kerning has to be switched on manually by default in Microsoft Office (which is highly recommended).

Custom Services:

Can I modify a font?

You can convert fonts into paths or pixels and create outline artworks. Modify and or converting the font‑file (f.e. the OTF) in any way is prohibited.

Can you modify a font for us?

We can provide modification and personalization of fonts, depending on the case.
Let’s discuss, feel free to send us a request.

Testing:

Do you have trial versions?

Yes, they can be downloaded in the subpage of each typeface.
Trials includes: the glyphs A‑Z in lower- and uppercase, numbers Zero‑Nine aswell Comma and Period.
Further including are the full spacing and kerning.

How can I use trial versions?

Trial versions are made for testing. If you want to use the font in any other way, except testing in your organisation, you have to buy a full version.

Can you provide full versions for testing?

We try to display our fonts as clear as possible. This includes: trial version, a font tester, specimens, detailed font samples plus real uses of our typefaces. Unfortunately we do not provide full version for testing. Sorry we can not make any exceptions.

We do only give discounts to student projects and public universities. To be fair towards everyone, we can not make any exceptions to this rule.

Do your licences have recurring fees?

No, there are no recurring fees or subscription. All licences are valid without temporal limitation.

Paying:

What are my payment options?

Luzi Type offers two methods for payments: Credit Cards and Paypal. By default credit‑card payments are handled with Stipe. By selecting Paypal you can use your Paypal‑account or credit cards. Paypal also offers the use of debit card via (SEPA).

Can I pay with bank transfer?

On request we do offer paying with bank transfer. Please note that goods can be delivered only after receiving the payment. This can take until five days after sending a payment.

Is purchasing in your shop secure?

Our website is ssl encrypted and all payments are processed only and directly on the secure servers of Paypal or Stripe. We do not store any credit card information at any moment.

In which currency are your prices?

All prices on our site are in Swiss Francs.

My payment gets declined, can you help?

We are glad to assist, please send us a mail.
In case of problems we recommend trying both payment options in our shop: Credit-Card and PayPal.
(Please note: you also can use your card with the option PayPal.)

After Purchasing:

When do I receive my order?

Directly after the payment is processed you will receive purchase‑receipt via email. On the receipt are the download links plus invoices. In case of delay, have a look at your spam folders. Please do contact us if you order is not recived in one hour.

Can you send me an invoice?

After purchasing you receive a Purchase Receipt via email. On the receipt is a link to download invoices. Feel free to contact us in case you need further infos on your invoice.

Can you give support? I have a problem with a font.

We are glad to help. Please send us a mail with as much information as possible about the problem including: operating system, type‑management‑tool, software and printers. A good initial is always clearing the font‑cash and a restart of your computer.

I bought a Desktop‑Licence, now I need more users?

This is common: your project expands and you need more users than purchased. You can upgrade your Desktop‑Licences for more computers at any moment.

We do charge only the additional cost (the new licences - your purchased licences = the upgrade price). Please contact us for more information.

I bought a Web‑Licence, now I need more monthly page views?

You can upgrade your Web‑Licences for more monthly page views any moment.

We do charge only the additional cost (the new licence - your purchased licence = the upgrade price). Please contact us for more information.

Do you update your fonts?

Yes, we do update all our fonts every now and then.
In case you like to receive an update feel free to send us a mail.
We are glad to send you an update version for free.

Do you refund?

All font purchases are final. Fonts can not be returned or exchanged.

I have a problem with a font, can you give support?

We are glad to help. Please send us a mail with as much information as possible about the problem including: operating system, type‑management‑tool, software and printers. A good initial is always clearing the font‑cash and a restart of your computer.

Does your fonts get warranty?

Yes, the warranty period is 60 days after the receiving of the goods. During that period we try everything possible to solve problems. We will refund the purchase price if this is insufficient for you. This only applies if it is a technical problem. For more details have a look at the EULA

Other Questions

Can you speak another language?

Yes, we speak German, Spanish and English.

Which font does your website use?

We use Messina Sans SemiBold on our website.
The (g‑like) lowercase‑y is a custom adaptation which is not in the retail‑version of Messina Sans.
Beside of this detail its the same, and available in our shop.

Do you have a newsletter?

We have a newsletter please see the subscription‑field in the end of this page; or have a look at our instagram account luzi.type.

Address and contact

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Copyright

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